The initiative, themed 'Life is Beautiful with Prayer', aims to educate children about the significance of prayer through engaging and social activities.
Commencing on August 15, the educational program will extend until mid-September, with varying schedules across different provinces in Türkiye. Kenan Çaplık, spokesperson for the Qur'an Generation Platform, stated that tens of thousands of boys and girls within the 7-10 age range are anticipated to participate in the programs held throughout the country.
Since its inception, the Qur'an Generation Platform has consistently collaborated with non-governmental organizations and volunteers to promote a society and a new generation well-acquainted with the teachings of the Qur'an. One of the platform's core objectives is to foster a generation that wholeheartedly comprehends their faith and religious practices, thereby seamlessly integrating them into their daily lives.
Kenan Çaplık
Of particular significance among the platform's endeavors are the prayer education programs. These initiatives strive to underscore the importance of prayer as a foundational aspect of life, in accordance with the prophetic saying, "Prayer is the pillar of religion." Çaplık emphasized that instilling the understanding that a life devoid of prayer is devoid of purpose and direction is crucial, encouraging the new generation to recognize prayer as an honor and a source of happiness.
The Qur'an Generation Platform has been conducting prayer education programs since 2016 under the banner of 'Life is Beautiful with Prayer'. These initiatives, once confined to August as 'Prayer Month', have now expanded to provide consistent instruction throughout the year. In a bid to ensure continuity, programs are held in mosques, schools, and Qur'an courses across the country, both during summer and winter.
Stressing the commitment to delivering comprehensive prayer education, Çaplık unveiled that the program involves a specialized 'Prayer Activity Book', which serves as the curriculum. The book covers an array of topics including ablution, stages of prayer, prayer surahs (chapters), tasbihat (remembrance supplications), stories related to prayer, and puzzles.
The culminating events of these programs hold immense significance, providing children with the opportunity to showcase their newfound knowledge in a celebratory atmosphere. Çaplık underlined the importance of holding these events in open spaces, enabling families to partake in and appreciate their children's accomplishments.
The Qur'an Generation Platform extends its gratitude to all those involved in the noble task of imparting prayer education to children. Their hope is that these programs will significantly contribute to nurturing a generation steeped in faith and awareness of prayer.
In closing, Çaplık conveyed gratitude to the Almighty for this opportunity and invoked blessings upon the initiative. (ILKHA)